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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 05, 2002
Filed:
Nov. 13, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Raymond Curtis, Davos Dorf, GB;
Markus Hehli, Frauenkirch, CH;
Assignee:
Synthes (USA), Paoli, PA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 1/780 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 1/780 ;
Abstract
A bone augmentation device for attachment of soft tissue to bone by sutures includes a bone plate having top and bottom surfaces spaced equidistant from a central plane. At least one hole extends between the top and bottom surfaces and the holes preferably have rounded edges to minimize the potential to damage the suture. The central plane includes a longitudinal and a horizontal axis and the plate is curved along the longitudinal and horizontal axes to provide for a secure fit against the bone. The plate is made of a non-resorbable material.